Incident in Sant Martí District
The Mossos d'Esquadra, Catalonia’s regional police force, have opened an investigation following reports of gunshots in the Besòs i el Maresme neighbourhood of Barcelona on Friday 16 October at approximately 8:30 PM. According to Metrópoli, multiple emergency calls were made after residents heard firearm detonations in the vicinity of Carrer de Tarba in the Sant Martí district. Officers responded promptly, but no injuries or arrests have been reported. Police found no individuals connected to the shooting at the scene.
Investigation Underway
The Mossos are analysing the area for evidence, including spent shell casings, to determine the origin and circumstances of the gunfire. A report by Barcelona Press confirms that a dozen shell casings were recovered following the incident. Police have not ruled out connections to other recent firearm incidents in the wider Barcelona area, including a separate case in Sant Adrià where a man was injured in the arm.
The safety of residents is our priority. We are actively gathering evidence and urge anyone with information to come forward.
, Mossos d'Esquadra spokesperson Residents in the area are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station via the official Mossos website.
What This Means for You
- The incident occurred on Friday 16 October 2026, around 8:30 PM, near Carrer de Tarba.
- No injuries have been confirmed, but the area remains under police review.
- Local residents can report tips anonymously through the Mossos d'Esquadra online portal.
- Nearest police stations can be located using the official Mossos station finder.
Primary sources: Dep. Interior Generalitat Catalunya, mossos.gencat.cat. Reported by metropoliabierta.elespanol.com, beteve.cat, barcelonapress.com, elcaso.elnacional.cat, laciutat.cat, Redacción de Barcelona Press, Metrópoli Abierta - Urban Life.
